Car comparison

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.2s
Calculated
46.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.2 s
46.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI8.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
215 km/h
134 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon III2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
-
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 122 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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